By Bruce Berman Owners and buyers are frequently out of sync w/ investors Valuations that are either too high or low underscore the need to provide more bracketed price scenarios when it comes to selling a patent portfolio. The frequent disconnect between seller, appraiser and buyer suggests a more flexible approach might be needed that […]
Occupy IP: New Economy Businesses Clash with Old
By Bruce Berman It May be Too Much, Too Late for Content Providers Finally Trying to Tame the Internet; a Fresh Approach is Needed [The following appears as an “Insider Views” commentary on Intellectual Property Watch] Have copyright holders become their own worst enemies? Poorly drafted bills in the U.S. Senate and Congress designed to […]
Perfect Storm is Set to Slam IP Rights, Holders
By Bruce Berman Broad and largely unfounded disdain for intellectual property rights and holders has gone beyond bickering between operating companies and NPEs, or Hollywood (old economy) and Silicon Valley (new economy). It is starting to have an impact on innovation and investment, and how stakeholders view intangible property, like music, software and new drugs. […]
New Patent Businesses are Diverse and Well-Capitalized
By Bruce Berman A wider range of intelligent businesses are achieving higher returns on patents by extracting direct profits or providing defensive leverage. The Patent Monetization Landscape below is a graphic illustration of these businesses developed by Brody Berman Associates in conjunction with the IP Investment Group at Coller Captial, a London-based private equity firm and one the of the leading independent patent holders. Patent Monetization Landscape […]